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Secrets of Success in Japan's IT Market

Tuesday, November 18, 2008, 8:30AM - 1:20PM
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Japan Business Seminar 2008 in Dallas

Secrets of Success in Japan’s IT Market

Second Annual JETRO Japan Business Seminar

Is your company planning to expand into the world’s second largest technology market? Before you do, you had better have answers to the following questions: Which IT sectors in Japan have the greatest growth potential? Does your company need a Japanese partner to successfully enter the market? What types of partnerships are the most beneficial? What are the key factors that Japanese venture capitalists consider when deciding whether to invest in an American company?

Our diverse line-up of speakers will distill over 30 years of insider knowledge of the Japanese market into this 3-hour presentation to answer these questions and more. For those wanting specific guidance, a limited number of private consultations will be available after the seminar. The objective of the seminar is to provide you with the tools, information, and mindset required to achieve success in Japan’s IT market. Are you thinking about opening a branch office in Japan? Check with JETRO before you invest one dime into overseas expansion.

Schedule:
8:00 – 8:30 a.m.: Continental breakfast
8:30 – 11:00 a.m.: Speaker presentations
11:30 – 1:20 p.m.: One-on-one consultations (optional)

Cost:
Free. However, advance registration required

Speakers:

  • Mr. Yasuhiro Mimura, Senior Manager, JAFCO Co. Ltd.
  • Mr. John Gordon, Chief Architect, Devicescape Software
  • Mr. Makoto Abe, Principal, Japan Business Solutions

Organizers:
JETRO-Houston / Metroplex Technology Business Council

Cooperating Organizations:
AeA Texas Council
City of Dallas - Office of Economic Development
Dallas Regional Chamber
Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce
Greater Irving/Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce
Global Semiconductor Alliance
Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth
North Texas Global Telecommunications Society
U.S. Department of Commerce – North Texas U.S. Export Assistance Center
World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth

AeA Texas Council Dallas Regional Chamber City of Dallas Global Semiconductor Alliance
Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth NTGTS


Keynote Speaker – Entry into Japan’s IT Market

Mr. Yasuhiro MimuraMr. Yasuhiro Mimura
Senior Manager, JAFCO Co. Ltd.

Mr. Yasuhiro Mimura joined JAFCO in 2002 specializing in enterprise software. Since joining JAFCO, Mr. Mimura has been involved in many of the firm's business development efforts through his consulting activities with start-up companies looking for partnerships with Japanese companies. In addition to this assistance, he has aided U.S. firms developing marketing and sales strategies in both the U.S. and Japan. The industries he has supported have mainly included enterprise software. Some of these companies include Brion Technologies (semiconductor), Neterion (10GbE NIC), Proofpoint, (messaging security), and Voltage Security (content encryption). Prior to joining JAFCO, he was a systems consultant at CTC (Chu-ito Techno-solution Corp.) and PriceWaterhouse Coopers Consulting. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Marshall University (U.S.) and completed his MBA at the University of Leicester (UK).

Success Story - Opening an office in Japan

Mr. John GordonMr. John Gordon
Chief Architect, Devicescape Software

Mr. Gordon has over 15 years experience in embedding software in complex devices ranging from naval EW systems to consumer electronics. As the architect of Devicescape's hotspot login system, he now spends his time online in cafes and restaurants testing new Wi-Fi gadgets.

His previous experience includes software and system design roles at Wind River Systems and Racal Radar Defence Systems. Mr. Gordon received a B.Eng. (Honours) in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Kent, and is a Chartered Engineer and Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology.

Special Presentation – Japan’s ICT Market: network, wireless, SaaS

Mr. Makoto AbeMr. Makoto Abe
Principal, Japan Business Solutions

Based in Silicon Valley, Mr. Abe assists U. S. companies in forming technological alliances, and other partnerships with Japanese companies. Mr. Abe also serves as Japan Business advisor to JETRO. His background includes semiconductor sales and marketing for Sunnyvale-based Matrix Marketing Associates and was involved in electronics parts manufacturing for Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. in Kyoto and Fukui. Mr. Abe earned his bachelor’s degree from Kwansei Gakuin University, a master’s degree from the University of Maryland in Baltimore, and an MBA in international business from Tulane University in New Orleans.

Registration:
To register, please return your completed Application form to manuel@metroplextbc.org.

Deadline:
Application deadline is November 14, 2008.

For further information, please contact Keith Sanders, JETRO-Houston Assistant Director of Business Development at Keith_Sanders@jetro.go.jp.

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Location:

Hilton Garden Inn Hotel Dallas/Richardson
1001 W. President George Bush Turnpike
Richardson, TX 75080
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Schedule:

Registration / Sign in:Tuesday, November 18, 2008 8:00AM
Event:8:30AM - 1:20PM